by Margie Mittleman Divorce is one of the most difficult emotional challenges people face – including the children involved. The good news is that families that deal properly with a divorce have a better chance to come through the experience without harmful lasting effects. That

Many a time, I’ve heard a mediation client say that they aren’t going to settle their case in mediation because of principle. They “know they’re right” and they want to go before the judge to receive the justice due them. They believe that because the other party [insert bad behavior

By Margie Mittleman Resolving issues concerning your divorce can be costly and difficult. While only a judge can grant a divorce, the other issues: division of your property and your debts, alimony, child support, custody and parenting time are some of the things that can be handled a

Petitioner- The person asking the court to grant a divorce. The petitioner can dismiss the case if they change their mind. Respondent- The person against whom the legal action is being taken. The Respondent may or may not respond to the petition, but cannot stop the divorce against